Ancient Lessons

I was born from a family that lives in a very primitive area because it is far from the city and the hustle and bustle of the world but because of the changing times so living in an area like this has made my life more appreciative of everything because even though life is not as beautiful as the times, I still feel happy with a simple life.

Something that I have learned from the side of the life of the people who live in rural areas is the ways and traditions that are often carried out in the form of a mindset that is still nuanced in nature, meaning that the mindset and knowledge are still based on the teachings of the past or actions and real events that are learned according to the teachings of the past. applicable rules.

The thing that impressed me the most was when the village elders interpreted something they had learned before to be taught to the next generation including myself. This knowledge is based on teachings from generation to generation, maybe different from teaching in schools which are based on theory, but if ancient teachings relied on natural science or the like so that they could interpret everything in their own way.

The most unique thing that I received was that the elders interpreted various types of animals that were associated with human life.

Symbolization of Various Ornamental Animals

We are already in a very modern life, it is recorded that today's date is August 30, 2022, which means my age is far from ancient times that have passed several generations before I was born into the world, but historical times do not have to be lost because the teachings of the ancestors are hills, they still have brains and thought.

As an inhabitant of nature Raya, humans pour all ideas and ideas into the form of concepts and then become certain symbols. Symbols become a means of communication in daily behavior, so that be one of the causes of the emergence human culture. Abandoned symbol humans from the past mostly is a symbol associated with religion or religion.

Rooster

The nature of the rooster that always crows with the morning sun becomes a symbol of sun. In chicken society Males are also called good. This chicken often become a fighting animal, so that it becomes symbol of courage and strength.

One-horned Rhinoceros

Rhinos are called waraks. Say warak one root word with sane means 'conscious'. Thus, rhino become a symbol of consciousness.

Duck

Ducks are animals that live naturally group, so the duck has the symbol affection.

Wild Pig

The wild boar is one of the animals Avatar (incarnation). The third incarnation of Lord Vishnu in religion Hindu. The first avatar is a fish then the tortoise. Myth stories about Vishnu's incarnation into a wild boar have two big fangs is when the earth will be destroyed by the Detya faction (giant) named Hiranyaksa. Vishnu then transformed into a wild boar then fought against Hiranysaksa. After quite a long battle finally Vishnu won and returned the earth is in its original state. wild pig is a symbol of land life (land) after the tortoise (live in two realms), while the fish is a symbol of life first (water). The wild pig is a symbol of the world down and mighty.

Mouse Deer

The mouse deer is a forest animal whose habitat is lives rarely with humans. Mouse Deer often used as a symbol of childishness and curiosity. It can be enough accepted because often the mouse deer becomes sign of the arrival of guests who come with a scream. Mouse Deer also likes to peek at behind a tree to see something shyly.

Cassowary

Cassowary comes from Aru Islands, Papua, and Australia, so that This is evidence that the relationship between regions during the reign of well woven. Cassowary is a type of a bird that can't fly, so become a symbol of the underworld.

Egret

The egret is an animal that has migration or relocation system according to season. Length of season displacement is a symbol of life which is long and eternal.

Hedgehog

Hedgehog is an animal that has thorn skin. This animal is more active at night than during the day, similar with owl. Through the equation the hedgehog has a symbol meaning that is the same, namely the symbol of death. Hedgehog too including wild animals that are rarely kept. Its sharp thorns will stand up when feel in danger. It becomes a symbol of vigilance.

Quail

Quail is a type of bird that does not can fly like birds in general. Physically Quail also does not have a tail. In myth, the quail is a symbol bad woman. Quail in naturally have the same life as Cassowary.

Hornbill

The hornbill has another name for the hornbill. This bird is a symbol of death and resurrection.

Deer

Deer is a kind of animal with deer. In that case, the deer too has deer character.

Squirrel

Squirrels are animals that often destroy coconuts. As a wild animal, squirrels often make holes for places live or find food. Squirrel too often collect food, so squirrel has the meaning of future preparation and savings.

Goose

Swans are popular in culture Hinduism because swans are animals who became one of the vahana of the goddess, namely Saraswati-Goddess of the Arts and also Brahma as the Creator God. Goose Feather always dry and clean even when swimming in dirty water is a symbol that wisdom is something that is within ordinary life without getting carried away or polluted by worldly affairs.

Dog

Dogs for humans are animals pet. The presence of dogs often used as a house keeper or friends while hunting. In Hinduism, dogs are Vahana Brihaspati-Gods Faithfulness. Thus, dog is a symbol of loyalty. Dog as an everlasting animal side by side with humans has appeared since a long time ago.

Bull

Java bull is one of the animals locally used as decoration medallion. Bull in the depiction not much different from cows and buffalo although they still have the resemblance however The use of this decoration has meaning different. The Bull's Life group make a herd of bulls being strong includes protecting the family them from enemy attacks. Bull is an aggressive animal, so it becomes symbol of strength, victory, and virility.

Owl

This bird is always active on at night and sleep during the day. goddess Luck shares wealth material and spiritual use his vehicle, namely Uluka, the bird ghost, so the owl becomes a symbol blessing.

This animal symbolization is a work of stories that come from the life experiences of ancient people, although the truth cannot be ascertained but their way of interpreting things is evidence that ancient people had different knowledge with life today.

Maybe there are still different stories that you have heard from your culture and region, let's share with each other to gain knowledge.

Thank you for reading, hope you all enjoy, sorry for any mistakes!

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